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On the recordJune 1, 2009
This morning on National Public Radio (NPR) local broadcast, there was an indication that D.C. charter schools are having a tough time finding space to open new schools.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin raises concerns about space issues for D.C. charter schools.

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